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So I’m around 200kcal over my goal .... which is totally not an issue in the grand scheme of things; But I’ve now got that little voice saying well you’ve gotta start over tomorrow anyway so why not just eat a chocolate bar in the mean time
But rather than give in to the craving I’m posting here for accountability
But rather than give in to the craving I’m posting here for accountability
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How much weight have you told MFP you want to lose per week? Worst case, at half a pound roughly equaling a 250 cal/day deficit, you are still under maintenance! Tell that little voice to take a long walk off a short bridge.4
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Someone else posted this, wish I remember who.
If you get one flat tire, would you go slash the other 3 since you can’t drive right away anyhow?
If yes, find the donuts. If no, forgive yourself the issue for today and think great thoughts about what you’ll accomplish tomorrow.23 -
Hang in there. It's better to only be over 200 than 1000. I know where you're at because I used to think that way too. Good for you that you resisted.1
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So I’m around 200kcal over my goal .... which is totally not an issue in the grand scheme of things; But I’ve now got that little voice saying well you’ve gotta start over tomorrow anyway so why not just eat a chocolate bar in the mean time
But rather than give in to the craving I’m posting here for accountability
No, you don't. You can make better choices your next meal. You can get in some activity before bed time. You only start over if you stop. Don't stop. Keep going and don't consider a small calorie overage as an "end".3 -
Starting over doesn't fix anything. Don't let yesterday use up too much of today, meaning don't undereat to make up for an overeat. If you need to think of hitting the reset button, do it with your very next meal, no restarts required. When you think of those you know with weight stability they don't have any restarts. They simply go on to the next meal never looking back over their shoulders. There's no before or afters for them. In all of their photos, they're simply present and accounted for, year after year. That's what I want.2
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Look at the weekly tab on your calories and recognize you are ok. That helps me stay the course.3
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Urges are just passing thoughts. Don't take any action, just let the thought pass. Maybe go do something to distract you. Play a game, go for a walk, clean the house, fold the laundry...5
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Have you looked at what you are eating and whether it helps you feel full (enough protein and fiber)? Its way easier to make good choices when you're not feeling hungry.2
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This has been my biggest frustration over the past 2 years losing 90#. Once I blow the day, I just say “F” it and keep eating and eating. It still happens to me (like today) so no sage advice, but you’re not alone.
If I could learn to keep a small indulgence from becoming a full-blown binge, I could maintain effortlessly. Following this thread.
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200 is nothing. Just tell yourself you're still on track, because you are.3
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If you're goal is to lose 1lb/week. Going 200 calories over, is still a deficit from maintenance.
FYI, 1lb/week deficit = 500 Cal/day deficit.
So you are still doing good going over by 200.3 -
Thanks everyone I stayed on track and didn’t give in to temptation.
I think it was half bad food choices (empty kcal) half being ravenous post two days lifting.
Today’s a new day and a rest day so I’m feeling positive and have much more healthy menu planned :-)5 -
sherbear702 wrote: »Urges are just passing thoughts. Don't take any action, just let the thought pass. Maybe go do something to distract you. Play a game, go for a walk, clean the house, fold the laundry...
Yep! Go clean some windows or scrub the shower. Or if you have time go download a power walking or aerobics workout - always makes me feel better about a day over to know that I earned some of it. Either way, as you said 200 calls is nothing over the week.1 -
jennifer_417 wrote: »200 is nothing. Just tell yourself you're still on track, because you are.
I was thinking the same thing. I wouldn't even raise an eyebrow over 200 personally. The only thing that ever bothers me is why MFP makes the goal line red and menacing when there are small overages.5 -
You're thinking it all wrong and this might lower your chances for success. You WILL go over calories many times while you're losing weight. This is normal considering weightloss happens over many months or years. Noone, let me repeat, noone stays at the goal calories for a year. That would be just rediculous. You need to lose weight and all that is required for that is that you are on an OVERALL deficit a given week or two. Not every single day.
There is no such thing as "starting over". You are just "continuing" to lose weight.
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That has always been a downfall of mine. "I already messed it up, might as well keep going" I'm finally in the right mental state and determined enough to say "You're going to hate yourself if you do and have even more to make up for tomorrow. Leave it at 200 instead of adding an entire days worth of calories"
Stay strong!2 -
emmamcgarity wrote: »Look at the weekly tab on your calories and recognize you are ok. That helps me stay the course.
How do you find this?1 -
amycollier88 wrote: »emmamcgarity wrote: »Look at the weekly tab on your calories and recognize you are ok. That helps me stay the course.
How do you find this?
You can only do this in the mobile app. In Nutrition.2 -
gebeziseva wrote: »amycollier88 wrote: »emmamcgarity wrote: »Look at the weekly tab on your calories and recognize you are ok. That helps me stay the course.
How do you find this?
You can only do this in the mobile app. In Nutrition.
This has blown my mind, I never knew this existed! Thank you!3 -
OP, let go of your perfectionism and the 'all or nothing' mindset. You haven't blown anything, and life happens. You're turning something that's not that bad into a catastrophe, and then going on to create one. And I say this with kindness, not with the intention of being harsh. Be kind to yourself and don't sabotage yourself.5
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@sherbear702 I've been looking for something that was written yesterday similar to Urge Surfing. It was about the brain and how giving into it doesn't change anything, even a few minutes afterward I don't know
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Thank you having a bit of a tough week
Much appreciate the mfp community wisdom1 -
jennifer_417 wrote: »200 is nothing. Just tell yourself you're still on track, because you are.
I was thinking the same thing. I wouldn't even raise an eyebrow over 200 personally. The only thing that ever bothers me is why MFP makes the goal line red and menacing when there are small overages.
I hate that the goal line doesn't change when it increases your goals due to exercise, etc.1
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